Trace Elliot 715

Amp transistor 150 W. We find two between (passive and active), a line out and an effects loop.
There is a 7-band graphic legalization, according to a pre-shape, a compressor, rglage gain and volume. No possibility of adding a second enclosure. The amp is cooled by an internal fan.

UTILIZATION

The amp is good for low RULES plutt onsache that play on the gain, the legalization is of course far from the quality of the lamps, but lets you adjust the sound of Manir reasonable. Dlivr power is largely correct, I m'ensers 4 years in RPET and scne and I never suffered. The sound is round and allows his grace to restore 15 hp good bass hard.
BMOL small, I have no manual reu with this amp.

SOUNDS

I went through DIFFERENT style with this amp, ska punk mtal, and it fits all. I play with a ibanez edb 600 trs and marriage is enjoyable, the sound is plutt round. In fact I use a mulit-EFET DOD on the loop 30 is either directly in two cases it works well. The only problem I have is adjusting frquence mdiums.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 4 years, it is an excellent quality price (5000 F the era). He did not blush over some suprieur amp, the sound is good and Trace Elliot adj convinced a lot of musicians. I bought APRS diffrent reading test that did find an equivalent that 3000 F higher. I would do without hsitation this choice for beginners but beware it is in no way modified, not pregnant and I tried a supplmentaire pr Ampeg amp lamp above the enclosure and n ' no digr frquence the most acute. But I rpeter, it offers more power and sound that are of good quality which makes a good partner for a bassisite DSIR evolve in a group

Preamp / amp transistors.
250 W
15 inches
7-band equalizer
integrated compressor (very nice)
DI XLR output (pre / post)
mute button (very useful in concert)
effects loop
Tuner

in short, everything one expects from a normal amp ...

UTILIZATION

extrèmemnt simple.
Having a meter on the preamp (input) shows the "potato" on offense, so as the sound you search, you must play with the VU meter.
then we can (or not) through the égualisation (extremely effective).
then send (or not) the compressor.
and it ends with the master to explode (or not) the ears of his friends.

it reads from left to right, it's very simple.

played only with a Squier Precision bass (Seymour Duncan pickups and all electronics changed).

amp at home in the mids and highs, perfect for funky grooves, or grooves slapper.
magnificent pick if you like to hear the pick attack.

compressor set at noon is excellent.

recommended for the reggae style or style requiring a heavy bass underwater.

SOUNDS

there is no "THE SOUND" but "THE SOUNDS".

you can do everything, amp very dynamic and responsive, on the other hand sometimes missing the big heavy "sub".

So I plug in the sound by cutting all the mids and treble to get the heaviness.

currently used in training cover of Pink Floyd.

OVERALL OPINION

I for one year.

it is a very good amp snooze. strong enough. ear buddies.

for live, like a small room or bar, make sure to dub in the sound (if there a. ..) to gain roundness and consistency with the rest of the group.

tate I still tried to change as the basic black SWR and I love the curves of old tube amps.

200W transistor (it says above ...) under a 4 ohm speaker 250W 15 inch (a small reserve significant for durability). In this case cons of plastic trumpet which is thought to produce too much treble I understand how it works.
No output for additional speaker.
Tuner output
Function "pre-shape"
DI-OUT facade
7 Band Equalizer
Pseudo-adjustable compressor
Send and return effect
Mute function (useful for quick change low)
Gain input and output
Backlight intensity and on / off switch on the back (sucks)
A crankset comes with a long cable 8m switch to control by the préshape, equalizer, and mute the Compresion
Carrying pouch included, very light but strong and class.
Besides, as regards transport I suggest a skateboard casto ...

UTILIZATION

Are lit with 2 volumes mini.
Can we increase the input gain until reaching saturation (shown by a meter having 3 LEDs green-yellow-red). Then we increase the output gain. Already above the 2 / 10 was a powerful sound. Push 5 and Vittra begin to tremble. Above 7 to 8 / 10 We feel his bones vibrate. In short, the power is there. Even if one has a feeling of compression in the high volume (probably a more audible security system with active basses).
I wish I had an overall volume for the equalizer ... it forces them to compensate by hand but we made it.
The manual is very clear if you read a little English.


SOUNDS

The pre-shape is doing its job bringing a good definition in the bass, in fact even with the 5-string bass is well differentiable If the low C. Pushing the preamp in acute low active you'll have a good sound for slap.
Cons by this configuration is not effective in acute hyper. Those who like crystalline sounds go your way here because it was primarily the heat and high mids property defined (thanks to the kind of tweeter space) pretty good fill this lack of treble. And then connecting the DI-out can recover treble anyway.
The combination of activation and deactivation of préshape equalizer provides access to a radically different sound in a pedal stroke.
on the other hand I found the compression unnecessary matter of taste ... I think the setting is too low Thresold causing a pumping effect almost routine if you snap the current song. I think that activation of the effects loop would have been more interesting on the pedals.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 4 months and I can no longer do without this préshape ... is too much how it sounds the bomb! I think we like it or not. Matter of taste. With that signature you trace elliot in your sound. We heard once we recognize. And I find it beautiful, the finish is classy and the green backlight is the most beautiful effect.
Before I had a torque 100w that I blew the celestion. I tried other combos in the rehearsal room (ampeg, H & K, Hartke, Fender, Marshall) that trace elliot is bah that produces this shape so special. Now that is all the other combos sound "poika Pouik.
For this model the price / quality ratio is excellent. For an amp of this budget I think 8 / 10 is the maximum ... this will be the final score.

Edict of 14/06/10: Finally préshape this is not that good ... I often find that it removes the precision in the notes. It was a nice effect "boom" but it loses accuracy. Also is not enough power for the stage and slap this amp for lack of treble. However for me he remains one of the best in its price category (359 euro for sale at Thomann flash).